09/15/2025
Networking is not a hand-out. Education is a skill. Mentorship is NOT perfection, but it is knowing that anyone willing to open a door for a Veteran is welcome.
Central Valley Veteran’s Stand Down
September 24th and September 25th, 2025 Overnighters can check-in September 23rd afternoon at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8900 3585 N Blythe Ave, Fresno, CA 93722
02/18/2025
Tap pic to reveal video segment.
Resources, Camaraderie, & Progress
#988
Standing up and supporting Central Valley women veterans
Women veterans from as far north as Merced and as far south as Bakersfield convened for the 10th annual Central Valley Women's Stand Up.
02/11/2024
PTSD Checklist For DSM-5
A great tool to “Check Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself.”
I have to discipline myself to address the stage I am currently experiencing instead of hiding behind a “Shoulda, Woulda, Coulda” mask. Asking for help felt like failure, and I wasn’t willing to admit that I was drowning in dangerous negative coping activities such as adrenaline seeking. I told myself it wasn’t addiction, so what was the issue?
My Vet Center swam along side me through the s**t, because going through it is the only way to get above it. I am not alone. I am not alone.
www.ptsd.va.gov
12/24/2023
All 4 of these movies “illustrate” how PTSD occurs and how it is survived. We don’t suffer the same, but we cling to stuck points the same. We learn to recognize what we bring to the table or we sit in isolation.
These movies are each on my list of coping mechanisms during a stressful holiday season. They remind me to be kind to myself and my progress while factoring my goals into my logic/emotion balance.
Heartfelt Healing & Happy Holidays
12/03/2022
It was a spiritual experience.
08/26/2022
Website: https://www.va.gov/sign-in/
Use the ID.me log in to access various opportunities for Veterans.
Veterans can find everyday deals, or once in a lifetime opportunities.
For a few Veteran's, adventure lies ahead. For many Veterans, healing can emerge from the communication and compassion we exert during our social struggle.
When You Are Ready, Pack Your Skills/Tools and Be Proud Of Any And All Progress!!
Login Page | Veterans Affairs
The .gov means it’s official. Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you're on a federal government site.
05/03/2022
Website: https://www.womenshealth.va.gov/wvcc.asp
FB: https://www.facebook.com/VAWomenVets
Women Veterans Call Center
The WVCC staff is trained to provide women Veterans, their families, and caregivers with VA services and resources. We are ready to respond to your concerns. The call is free, and you can call or text as often as you like until you have the answers to your questions. The Call Center is available Monday through Friday 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. ET, and on Saturdays from 8 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. ET.
1-855-829-6636
VA.gov | Veterans Affairs
Apply for and manage the VA benefits and services you’ve earned as a Veteran, Servicemember, or family member—like health care, disability, education, and more.
05/03/2022
Website: https://www.vets4warriors.com
FB: https://www.facebook.com/Vets4Warriors%20/
Vets 4 Warriors
Vets4Warriors’peer-to-peer support network connects people, information, ideas, and resources to generate powerful solutions for members of the military and veteran communities. They are 100% staffed by trained veterans and members of the military community, their families, or caregivers.
1-855-838-8255
Vets4Warriors
Vets4Warriors is a national 24/7-peer support network for veteran and military communities 100% staffed by trained veterans and members of the military community, their families or caregivers. We've been where you are and we’re with you now. Discover the power of connection.
05/03/2022
Dial 988 (effective 16July2022)
Website: https://su***depreventionlifeline.org
FB: https://www.facebook.com/800273talk/
Home
We can all help prevent su***de. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.
05/03/2022
Website: https://www.rainn.org
FB: https://www.facebook.com/RAINN01
RAINN Safe Helpline
DoD Safe Helpline is a crisis support service specially designed to provide live, one-on-one support to sexual assault survivors, their loved ones, and anyone within the DoD community looking for more information. All Safe Helpline services are confidential, anonymous, secure, and available worldwide, providing survivors with the help they need, anytime, anywhere.
1-877-995-5247
RAINN | The nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization
Whether you're looking for support, information, advice, or a referral, our trained support specialists are ready to help.